Are the dollar values for WWII and Vietnam adjusted for inflation?
No, they aren't. Adjusted for inflation using the BLS inflation calculator yields the below results:
$170.00 in January 1943 is $2,520.29 today.
$1,112 in January 1969 is $7,826.04 today.
So apples to apples cost per soldier according to that chart is:
WW2 - $2,520.29
Vietnam - $7,826.04
GWOT - $17,472.00
